SunDiego123 said: Hi all. We picked up our National rental car today using our awesome FW deal (5760339 and 10009262). Also had our FREE Emerald Club ID (thanks for the tip!). Just wanted to let you know that the clerk at the Emerald counter did ask for our coupon. I had a 2-class upgrade coupon I printed off the AMEX site but used my MasterCard for the rental, no problem. Also, we were given a choice of about 5 different vehicles including an Uplander and a PT Cruiser. We opted for the Impala which was brand new (250 miles) with leather interior, so not bad.

Great deal OP, but make sure you print out a coupon or two to razzle dazzle the counter clerk, because they probably will ask.

I used these two codes combination to get a great deal on National. I am leaving for Florida next week. Would you please give me a link for the 2-class upgrade coupon? Or how I can find it on AMEX?

Thanks a lot

sotang

Member

posted: Nov. 10, 2005 @ 11:45p

Is the free enrollment for Emerald club dead? I saw it will charge $50 for enrollment

goye

Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 8:46a

Spending too much on National myself trying to decipher, ive noticed that it appears to be free at certain times and then it changes back to the 50.00 charge, sort of hit & miss......

goye

Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 8:50a

Using contract# 5760339 and coupon#10009262, order wont process unless i answer this question:

"Please select a quantity for coupon 10009262?"

Any suggestions......thank you

goye

Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 8:54a

Under the same scenario.....i used the Carlson code of #5760339 without using any coupon and am able to process the request with a satisfactory rate, if i choose this option will i be required to have any proof / coupon when i go and pick up the car for this price? again thanks

penaddict

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 11:28a

I just chose quanity 1 and it worked.

goye said: Using contract# 5760339 and coupon#10009262, order wont process unless i answer this question:

"Please select a quantity for coupon 10009262?"

Any suggestions......thank you

goye

Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 12:22p

ty pen, goye

mlhm5

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 2:18p

It is on the front page under updates 11/10/05

penaddict

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 3:00p

Unfortunately the AMEX 2 car upgrade coupon doesn't work 12/24 to 12/31 at the Denver airport.

minang

Happy Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2005 @ 11:52p

OP,is there any cancellation fee if we cancel our online booking/reservation? and how can we get those listed last minute specials rate, since I tried several times click on RESERVE!, but never got the listed rate? OP, do you think it's better to reserve the car way in advanced or wait until it's closer to my travel date? I'm planning to rent a car starting Dec 20 for 2 weeks. Thanks

mlhm5

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 12, 2005 @ 8:06a

minang said: OP,is there any cancellation fee if we cancel our online booking/reservation? and how can we get those listed last minute specials rate, since I tried several times click on RESERVE!, but never got the listed rate? OP, do you think it's better to reserve the car way in advanced or wait until it's closer to my travel date? I'm planning to rent a car starting Dec 20 for 2 weeks. Thanks

No charge for not cancelling. As far as reserving, the only reason to reserve early would be if there is an event in town. I remember going to Orlando and getting the third to the last car in the lot because of several big events.

The contract ID, coupon codes and printable coupos work if you make the reservation the night before.

I always call the local National to confirm, check what I can upgrade to, and ask what I will need to rent the car.

mlhm5

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 12, 2005 @ 8:07a

sotang said: Is the free enrollment for Emerald club dead? I saw it will charge $50 for enrollment

Check the front page, I updated it with a link to free Emerald.

mlhm5

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 12, 2005 @ 8:10a

sotang said: SunDiego123 said: Hi all. We picked up our National rental car today using our awesome FW deal (5760339 and 10009262). Also had our FREE Emerald Club ID (thanks for the tip!). Just wanted to let you know that the clerk at the Emerald counter did ask for our coupon. I had a 2-class upgrade coupon I printed off the AMEX site but used my MasterCard for the rental, no problem. Also, we were given a choice of about 5 different vehicles including an Uplander and a PT Cruiser. We opted for the Impala which was brand new (250 miles) with leather interior, so not bad.

Great deal OP, but make sure you print out a coupon or two to razzle dazzle the counter clerk, because they probably will ask.

I used these two codes combination to get a great deal on National. I am leaving for Florida next week. Would you please give me a link for the 2-class upgrade coupon? Or how I can find it on AMEX?

Thanks a lot

There is a link on the front page to the two car upgrade from AMEX also a two car upgrade and free milage from MidwestLink

someone said they used a mastercard but didnt day anything about actually having an AMEX card

oh and i also wanted to know if i use a university code (U of Penn) can i use an upgrade code from something like the printable BJ's coupon

Cosmod

Member

posted: Nov. 13, 2005 @ 11:19a

I would like to thank everyone for this post. Last weekend I used the BJ promo code and my rental was $2.68 for three days. I was also upgraded to a Pontiac G6. It was my second rental so I get a free day cert too. My hotel was free from another promo. This board rocks!

Thanks

sotang

Member

posted: Nov. 13, 2005 @ 1:11p

$2.68 for three days??

gijoevu

Broke Member

posted: Nov. 13, 2005 @ 10:30p

--------------------------------------------Last weekend I used the BJ promo code and my rental was $2.68 for three days. -----------------------------------

How is that possible?

Cosmod

Member

posted: Nov. 13, 2005 @ 10:36p

There was a weekend deal. The total came to like 9.68 after the $20.00 coupon, and the corporate code discount, the car only had 3/4 of a tank gas so I was given a 4 gallon fuel credit and the total was 2.68. The guy that checked me said it was the best price he had ever seen. The BJ code isn't working on weekend rentals anymore. I just tried it.

SunDiego123

Ancient Member

posted: Nov. 14, 2005 @ 9:13a

bobbyjjohn said: do you need an AMEX card to use the AMEX 2 class upgrade. someone said they used a mastercard but didnt day anything about actually having an AMEX card. That was me. Yes, we have an AMEX card but didn't need to use it. The clerk wasn't really picky... she just said sweetly: "this says you have a coupon". I had a fistful of various coupons (the AMEX, pages I tore out of the Entertainment book, etc.) I said "my husband's secretary made the reservations so I'm not really sure what you need" (obviously not true). She said "well I'll just take that one" and took the AMEX sheet I had printed.

BTW, my car deal got even better since my last post... we discovered the car had XM radio! That was great bcs we have XM radio on my car at home and we're used to having it

MaxMojo

Addicted Member

posted: Nov. 15, 2005 @ 12:29p

Glad I found this!

Just booked a fullsize car in Atlanta for 11/16 - 11/20, with discounts it came to $134, far better than the $440 rack rate (do anyone really pay that?).

Also joined the Emerald club, for free of course.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to share this info!

DealsBrokeMe

Addicted Member

posted: Nov. 16, 2005 @ 2:31p

Had booked thru Carlson for Nov 10-14 at MCO [Orlando, FL].Also had joined Emerald club for free.

Had a minivan reservation for $139 with taxes.The Emerald Isle, didnot have any decent minivans, i was looking for.When asked, one rep said, look at Alamo aisle, if u like any, pick it up.

I picked up Buick Terreza. It was all leather, front and middle bucket seats. 60/40 Foldable back seat, DVD Player, etc.

After i picked the vehicle, it took <1 minute at the Gate to check out.She asked for DL & Credit card and then said have a nice day.

Before returning, i had filled up the night before.When i returned, i had driven about 12miles or so.The express return couldn't be completed and i was asked to go to the main terminal's counter, since at 5:30AM the gate counters were closed.

When i went there, she said there is a charge of $54 for fuel.I said i had just filled up and all i drove was the highway from hotel to here which was about 10-12 miles.She knocked it off, and gave a receipt for a whopping $360 charge.

I showed her the original request and paperwork from their online system, that confirms the $139 price. She asked, did i book a mini-Van? I said yes, here are the papers.She re-adjusted it, putting in all the coupons, etc.Finally gave me the bill of $139.She didnot ask me for any coupons or anything else.

So it went out very well. I liked their Customer service. A+.

mlhm5

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 17, 2005 @ 9:34p

I have never had a problem with National where I came out on the short end.

Once I rented for San Jose and my plane was delayed and they had no cars left except compact, I thought so I complained and was walking out to the car at 12 midnight and the manager came running out and gave me the keys to a brand new caddy.

He apologized and gave me the caddy at the same price as the compact for the 10 day rental.

Never rented from anyone else ever again.

One act by one person made a customer for life.

gijoevu

Broke Member

posted: Nov. 18, 2005 @ 12:07a

nice

DealsBrokeMe

Addicted Member

posted: Nov. 18, 2005 @ 12:00p

mlhm5 said: I have never had a problem with National where I came out on the short end.

Once I rented for San Jose and my plane was delayed and they had no cars left except compact, I thought so I complained and was walking out to the car at 12 midnight and the manager came running out and gave me the keys to a brand new caddy.

He apologized and gave me the caddy at the same price as the compact for the 10 day rental.

Never rented from anyone else ever again.

One act by one person made a customer for life.

That is one heck of customer service! Would definetly please any FWer and also FWF member!!!

Hedgehog42

New Member

posted: Nov. 18, 2005 @ 12:13p

mlhm5 said: Hi

Update. Sorry the early printable coupons expired over the past few days. I have listed some new ones including a new printable weekend day good thru 12.31.05.

Note: The coupon code is for a free day, upgrades or weekly discounts of $15 to $20. The contract ID controls the per day rental price. You can stack the coupons ie. free weekend day coupon plus upgrade and you may interchange the contract IDs to ge the best price at certain airports.

It takes a little patience putting in playing around with the different combinations, but you will save $$ and get upgrades if you spend the time.

Here are the Contract ID's:

51902575760339 - Try this one first. It ususally gives the best rates. It is Carlson Travel.512560150669045000491 underage code - use if you are under 25 for a good rate50015145001216 and coupon code 10009585 - this coupon code gives a free two car class upgrade" which includes an extra 400 WorldPerks bonus miles on top of the usual WorldPerks miles6600330Coupon ID number 10009262 - double class upgrade- expiers 12/31/05

Update 9/24/05: 5004462 Contract ID for University of Minnesota. Rates and CDW are the same as SIU and Wisconsin, however you get an additional $2 off per day if you reserve online. Also good internationally and for young drivers (must have letter of authorization on University letterhead as above)

Update 9/24/05: 5400325 UC National code good for under 25 drivers

Update 9/26/05: 5000491 Ohio University Contract Code. No upcharge for under 25 drivers.

Three New Printable Coupons - $15 off weekly rental, contract ID # 5282964, and one class upgrade - expires 12/31/06 - You might have to click it twice or more to get it to load. It is a .pdf file so save it when it loads.

Expires 10.15.05one free weekend day when you reserve a compact through a full-size 4-door car in the United States or Canada for a 3-day minimum (4-day maximum) rental with a Saturday overnight keep and you pay with your Visa card.Coupon I.D. Number: 10009582Contract I.D. Number: 5001068

Update 9.29.05 - Contract ID 6600330 is from Priceless Vacations. Good to Great rates.

Update 11.10.05

500 Midwest Miles + A Two Car UpgradeUse Contract ID 5003197 and Coupon ID 10009784 at time of reservation. Be sure to present your Midwest Miles number at time of rental. You can substitute any contract ID number for the one given to get a better daily rate. Expires 1/15/06

Earn 3X America West Miles + Free Weekend DayRequest Contract ID Number 5002979 and Coupon Code 10009765 at time of reservation. Be sure to present your FlightFund number at time of rental. You can substitute any contract ID number for the one given to get a better daily rate.

Use coupon code 10009733 for $10 off a weekend rental

Use Product Rate Code WE3DY to get a full size for $99 for a 3 day weekend, $134 for SUV and minivan.

Two-class car upgrade. Use 10006920 under the coupon ID and 6600439 for the contract ID. The organization is Smarter Travel.

Purdue Contract ID 5004459 gets you an additional $2 per day discount if you book online.

Contract ID 5282865 - Michigan Farm Bureau

Hedgehog42

New Member

posted: Nov. 18, 2005 @ 12:14p

mlhm5 said: Hi

Update. Sorry the early printable coupons expired over the past few days. I have listed some new ones including a new printable weekend day good thru 12.31.05.

Note: The coupon code is for a free day, upgrades or weekly discounts of $15 to $20. The contract ID controls the per day rental price. You can stack the coupons ie. free weekend day coupon plus upgrade and you may interchange the contract IDs to ge the best price at certain airports.

It takes a little patience putting in playing around with the different combinations, but you will save $$ and get upgrades if you spend the time.

Here are the Contract ID's:

51902575760339 - Try this one first. It ususally gives the best rates. It is Carlson Travel.512560150669045000491 underage code - use if you are under 25 for a good rate50015145001216 and coupon code 10009585 - this coupon code gives a free two car class upgrade" which includes an extra 400 WorldPerks bonus miles on top of the usual WorldPerks miles6600330Coupon ID number 10009262 - double class upgrade- expiers 12/31/05

Update 9/24/05: 5004462 Contract ID for University of Minnesota. Rates and CDW are the same as SIU and Wisconsin, however you get an additional $2 off per day if you reserve online. Also good internationally and for young drivers (must have letter of authorization on University letterhead as above)

Update 9/24/05: 5400325 UC National code good for under 25 drivers

Update 9/26/05: 5000491 Ohio University Contract Code. No upcharge for under 25 drivers.

Three New Printable Coupons - $15 off weekly rental, contract ID # 5282964, and one class upgrade - expires 12/31/06 - You might have to click it twice or more to get it to load. It is a .pdf file so save it when it loads.

Expires 10.15.05one free weekend day when you reserve a compact through a full-size 4-door car in the United States or Canada for a 3-day minimum (4-day maximum) rental with a Saturday overnight keep and you pay with your Visa card.Coupon I.D. Number: 10009582Contract I.D. Number: 5001068

Update 9.29.05 - Contract ID 6600330 is from Priceless Vacations. Good to Great rates.

Update 11.10.05

500 Midwest Miles + A Two Car UpgradeUse Contract ID 5003197 and Coupon ID 10009784 at time of reservation. Be sure to present your Midwest Miles number at time of rental. You can substitute any contract ID number for the one given to get a better daily rate. Expires 1/15/06

Earn 3X America West Miles + Free Weekend DayRequest Contract ID Number 5002979 and Coupon Code 10009765 at time of reservation. Be sure to present your FlightFund number at time of rental. You can substitute any contract ID number for the one given to get a better daily rate.

Use coupon code 10009733 for $10 off a weekend rental

Use Product Rate Code WE3DY to get a full size for $99 for a 3 day weekend, $134 for SUV and minivan.

Two-class car upgrade. Use 10006920 under the coupon ID and 6600439 for the contract ID. The organization is Smarter Travel.

Purdue Contract ID 5004459 gets you an additional $2 per day discount if you book online.

Contract ID 5282865 - Michigan Farm Bureau

srussell1981

New Member

posted: Nov. 20, 2005 @ 1:46p

Hello I am US Airforce stationed in Germany and I am having a hard time finding a good rental rate for returning home for the holidays. I am 24 and do not want to have to pay a surcharge. I am looking for the best deal. Can anyone help?

haynesisgod

New Member

posted: Nov. 21, 2005 @ 3:01p

Once again this thread saved me mucho dinero!!

mlhm5

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 23, 2005 @ 10:52a

Check out the original post. I updated it with a 20% discount AMEX for Europe plus you can use one of the under 25 Contract IDs to rent if it would be cheaper. Call first and confirm.

srussell1981

New Member

posted: Nov. 23, 2005 @ 1:40p

Thanks but I should have been more specific. I need a rental in Buffalo, NY from Dec 13th thru Jan 3rd with no underage penalty and between 500-600 US dollars. I have been searching to no avail for something fitting this critera. Any help would be appreciated.

DaytonDealer

Shopaholic Member

posted: Nov. 23, 2005 @ 8:39p

Holy crap, I love FW! Just booked a Premium car with free Emerald membership for the price of an economy rental through Expedia.

Quick question though: I was booking Friday through Sunday rental, and I could not get the free weekend day coupons to work -- kept telling me that minimum rental length was incompatible though the coupons seem to say that a 3-4 day rental is required. Any help on that?

OP, you rock!

mlhm5

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 24, 2005 @ 12:00p

Print the coupon and take it to the local National site or call and tell them you have a free weekend day coupon and will they subtract it from the total of your rental.

They are pretty helpful at every National site.

minang

Happy Member

posted: Nov. 24, 2005 @ 3:54p

It worked for me. Booked for 4 days over the weekend (Thursday-Monday), and got a one-day discount ($20). Yes, you have to rent it for at least 4 days, and max. 7 days.

DaytonDealer said: Holy crap, I love FW! Just booked a Premium car with free Emerald membership for the price of an economy rental through Expedia.

Quick question though: I was booking Friday through Sunday rental, and I could not get the free weekend day coupons to work -- kept telling me that minimum rental length was incompatible though the coupons seem to say that a 3-4 day rental is required. Any help on that?

OP, you rock!

sotang

Member

posted: Nov. 24, 2005 @ 7:53p

I am just back from Tampa, FL. As a Emerald member I got a Monto Carol brand new(10miles) leather seat car with XM radio and sun roof. It cost me total 137 for 6 days rent. Everything went smoothly but they did check the coupon for upgrade. Thanks FW for all good information. I will rent from National again.

lordgali

New Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2005 @ 4:44a

FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THE WORLD WHERE CAN I PRINT THE COUPON FOR THAT 2 CAR CLASS UPGRADE??

Wish it was that easy! The AMEX code is 10009493, and it's not the same coupon. I've PM'ed a few people and no one knows how to get it. If anyone does know how to get 10009262, please post or PM. It would be a great help. Thanks

flyiguy said: Wish it was that easy! The AMEX code is 10009493, and it's not the same coupon. I've PM'ed a few people and no one knows how to get it. If anyone does know how to get 10009262, please post or PM. It would be a great help. Thanks

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